Help me make a decision!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by @shu | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hi guys. Need some help out on this.
Looking to buy a notebook (cannot use a Mac) to use at the institute. So I would like your opinions.
The minimum config:
30 GB
256 MB RAM
CD-R/RW/DVD
802.11b wireless connectivity.
I am looking to spend approx $1500 (now remember that this is 65 K in Indian Rupees) + import duty.
I am loooking for something with a good battery life and something that would help me for the design work that I do too (cause I would be using the laptop in the hostel).
BTW, I have been admitted into the MBA program in a very good university.
Looking to buy a notebook (cannot use a Mac) to use at the institute. So I would like your opinions.
The minimum config:
30 GB
256 MB RAM
CD-R/RW/DVD
802.11b wireless connectivity.
I am looking to spend approx $1500 (now remember that this is 65 K in Indian Rupees) + import duty.
I am loooking for something with a good battery life and something that would help me for the design work that I do too (cause I would be using the laptop in the hostel).
BTW, I have been admitted into the MBA program in a very good university.
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tjesterb
Reply #23 Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:18 PM
Reply #23 Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:18 PM
I think he has too many choices.
www.pricewatch.com
for some more choices
www.pricewatch.com
for some more choices
EventHorizon
Reply #24 Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:24 PM
Reply #24 Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:24 PM
Too many choices? And then you give him some more?
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IPlural
Reply #25 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:15 AM
Reply #25 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:15 AM
http://emachines.com/products/products.html?prod=eMachines_M6809
$1649.99
mail-in rebate -$100
$1549.99
I just picked one up and it it flipping fantastic
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$1649.99
mail-in rebate -$100
$1549.99
| Specifications Display: 15.4" Widescreen TFT LCD WXGA (1280 x 800 max. resolution) Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition CPU: Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ Processor 64-bit Architecture operates at 2.00 GHz System Bus uses HyperTransport™ Technology operating at 1600 MHz 1 MB L2 Cache Memory: 512 MB DDR SODIMM (PC 2700) Hard Drive: 80 GB HDD Optical Drives: DVD +/- RW Drive (Write Max: 2.4x DVD+R/RW, 2x DVD-R/RW, 6x CD-R, 10x CD-RW Reads 24x CD, 8x DVD) Media Reader: 6-in-1 Digital Media Manger (Compact Flash, Micro Drive, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro) Video: ATI® Mobility RADEON™ 9600 with 64 MB Video RAM Sound: PC2001 Compliant AC ''97 Audio Built-in Stereo Speakers Modem: 56K* ITU V.92 Fax/Modem Network: 802.11g Built-in Wireless (up to 54Mbps) 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet Pointing Device: Touchpad with Vertical Scroll Zone Battery: 8-cell Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Dimensions: 1.6"h x 14.0"w x 10.4"d Weight: 7.5 lbs. (8.65 total travel weight) Internet: AOL 3 month membership included, click here for details Ports/Other: 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 IEEE 1394, 1 VGA External Connector, 1 S-Video Out, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out, 1 PCMCIA Slot (Card Bus type I or type II) Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™, Microsoft Media Player, Real Player, PowerDVD, Internet Explorer, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator (DVD Edition), BigFix®, MSN®, CompuServe®, AOL (with 3 months membership included**), Norton AntiVirus 2004 (90 day complimentary subscription) |
I just picked one up and it it flipping fantastic
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yrag
Reply #26 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:20 AM
Reply #26 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:20 AM
That's a beauty, John....
....can I come live with you?
....can I come live with you?
IPlural
Reply #29 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:59 AM
Reply #29 Monday, May 17, 2004 12:59 AM
heheheh 
Yeah, and to drink at least three triple Espressos, eat Jamaican Meat Pies and Peppers like Chocolate then train your but to not remind you that somethings it does not care for because they are way to hot and not for human consumption
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Yeah, and to drink at least three triple Espressos, eat Jamaican Meat Pies and Peppers like Chocolate then train your but to not remind you that somethings it does not care for because they are way to hot and not for human consumption
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EventHorizon
Reply #31 Monday, May 17, 2004 1:30 AM
Reply #31 Monday, May 17, 2004 1:30 AM
emachines?
Ive heard their stuff was crap/tended to break down...Maybe they''ve upped their quality as of late...
But, looks like a mean comp you got there IP...Better than the one I suggested...
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Ive heard their stuff was crap/tended to break down...Maybe they''ve upped their quality as of late...
But, looks like a mean comp you got there IP...Better than the one I suggested...
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IPlural
Reply #32 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:45 AM
Reply #32 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:45 AM
lol, yeah they used to be pretty nasty.
But it seems that they are doing well enough Gateway bought them out
But it seems that they are doing well enough Gateway bought them out
DesignCaddy
Reply #34 Monday, May 17, 2004 11:10 AM
Reply #34 Monday, May 17, 2004 11:10 AM
i second event horizon's.. of course, go for IP's computer choice if you can spend a little more doe
i've got an HP ze2700 something and its a wonderful computer. its got the g wireless, usb2, firewire. use it every day in an apple enviroment.. great desktop replacement
i've got an HP ze2700 something and its a wonderful computer. its got the g wireless, usb2, firewire. use it every day in an apple enviroment.. great desktop replacement
IPlural
Reply #35 Monday, May 17, 2004 1:57 PM
Reply #35 Monday, May 17, 2004 1:57 PM
I almost went to the HP 17 inch laptop, but the extra 5 bills for 1.6 inch additiona to the display wouldn't computer.
HP makes a very nice Laptop since they took over Compag who made a very fast complete line of Laptops. The Armada's and Presario's where bang up and HP did not have a good name on the desktop or laptop areas. HP servers did well enough, then they took over Compaq and in short order they really have raised to the top.
HP makes a very nice Laptop since they took over Compag who made a very fast complete line of Laptops. The Armada's and Presario's where bang up and HP did not have a good name on the desktop or laptop areas. HP servers did well enough, then they took over Compaq and in short order they really have raised to the top.
IPlural
Reply #36 Monday, May 17, 2004 2:00 PM
Reply #36 Monday, May 17, 2004 2:00 PM
@shu, mmm, actually there is more than one in each room
lol
though... it comes with the territory and I am learning to not like working from home
lol
though... it comes with the territory and I am learning to not like working from home
DesignCaddy
Reply #37 Monday, May 17, 2004 2:33 PM
Reply #37 Monday, May 17, 2004 2:33 PM
ip i ran your emachine past our IT people downstairs. they said "sounds great. just don''t drop it." apparently you won''t get much durability out of that unit so just be careful hehe.
not that i would recommend dropping any other brand, of course
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apparently you won''t get much durability out of that unit so just be careful hehe.not that i would recommend dropping any other brand, of course
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IPlural
Reply #38 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM
Reply #38 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM
Oh hell, we better make sure to let all the tech know NOT to do the bounce test.
Seems a 10G impact might screw it up
Seems a 10G impact might screw it up
tjesterb
Reply #39 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:49 PM
Reply #39 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:49 PM
It looked like he was drowning, so I thought I'd give him a glass of water!
tjesterb
Reply #40 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:50 PM
Reply #40 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:50 PM
Guess I was way late on that! Always check for the next page before posting!
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Reply #21 Sunday, May 16, 2004 1:15 AM